Category: Meetings
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Meeting – World Internet Day
October 29, 2025 This week’s meeting, held during Halloween week, celebrated communication, connection, and creativity with a festive spirit! Our Toastmaster of the Day, Nitin, introduced the theme: World Internet Day. He reflected on how communication has evolved—from early gestures and messengers to telephones, and now, the limitless world of the internet. He reminded everyone…
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Meeting – Crossing the Ocean [Open House]
October 22, 2025 Every Toastmasters meeting is a voyage filled with stories, laughter, and lessons. Our most recent session, themed “Crossing the Ocean,” reminded us that life’s biggest adventures are not always about distant lands or uncharted waters, but about the courage to take the next step. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Jagan, opened with…
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Meeting – Global Handwashing Day
October 15, 2025 This week, our meeting celebrated the theme of “Global Handwashing Day.” Our Toastmaster, Ignacio, set the tone with a lighthearted start, opening with fun riddles that reminded us of the humor hidden in hygiene: Why do you not kiss a germ? Because they’re clingy.Why was the mask so calm? Because it had…
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Meeting – Mental Health
October 8, 2025 This week our Toastmaster, Preetha, led us through the meaningful theme of mental health. She opened with a gentle reminder that while “How are you?” is a question we hear daily, few of us pause to answer it honestly. Preetha encouraged everyone to take this meeting as an opportunity to be present,…
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Meeting – A Sip of Inspiration
October 1, 2025 On International Coffee Day, Toastmaster and coffee lover, Chandana, led this week’s meeting. Instead of the usual mix of prepared speeches and impromptu table topics, the spotlight was on a special panel discussion led by Ignacio. The theme was “Health in Modern Times: More Than Food and Fitness.” The word of the…
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Meeting – Improv Workshop with Elaine Lung
September 24, 2025 This week, Women L.E.A.D. stepped out of the usual rhythm of speeches and evaluations and into something a little more playful: improv. Guided by Elaine Lung, a dynamic speaking coach, we explored how improvisation can transform the way we show up as speakers and leaders. Elaine opened with two stories from her…
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Meeting – Breaking Sound Barriers
September 17, 2025 This week’s meeting, led by Toastmaster Audrey, explored the theme “Breaking Sound Barriers.” Audrey shared the story of Chuck Yeager, who in 1947 became the first person to break the sound barrier. It was a perfect reminder that what once seemed impossible can be achieved and that we too can break barriers…
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Meeting – Comfort Zone
September 10, 2025 This week’s meeting, guided by Toastmaster Jian, explored the theme “Comfort Zone.” Jian reflected on how comfort can feel safe and familiar, yet growth lives just beyond it. She shared her own leap, relocating to another city, and encouraged us to think about our next small step outside our own comfort zones.…
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Meeting – Transitions
September 3, 2025 This week’s meeting, guided by Toastmaster Akila, explored the theme “Transitions.” Akila reminded us that transitions come in many forms; they can feel uncertain, but they also bring opportunity, renewal, and strength. Throughout the meeting, speakers and participants reflected on how transitions shape our lives and how we can approach them with…
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Meeting – NVC Workshop: Empathy Exchange & Expressions of Appreciation
August 27, 2025 This week, we had the privilege of learning from Eric, a seasoned engineer, who has also spent the past six years immersed in positive psychology and Nonviolent Communication (NVC). Eric shared how NVC has transformed the way he connects with his family, colleagues, and teams. His mission is simple yet powerful: to…
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